Meaning & use
heteronormative
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Relating to or based on the assumption that heterosexuality is the standard or default sexual orientation.
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The textbook was criticized for its heteronormative examples, which only featured opposite-sex couples.
The film challenges heteronormative expectations by centering a same-sex relationship.
A note on using this word
A term from sociology and gender studies, used to describe assumptions or norms rather than individuals directly.
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